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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Councillor Bacon (substituted by Councillor Sinden)
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Item
Interest
Cllr Scott
5(a)
6(a)(b)(c)
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Marlow-Eastwood
5(a)
6(a)(b)(c)
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Beaver
5(a)
6(a)(b)(c)
Personal - East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Roark
5(a)
6(c)
6(b)
Personal – Family member owns property in area
Personal – Lives in Silverhill area
All Councillors
5(a)
Personal – Councillor lives near by
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 774 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 19th January 2022 be approved as a true record with the amendment to the name of the school in items 315.2 which has been confirmed as Former Spyway School and not Spyways School (HS/OA/20/00022) following a query by Councillor Beaver.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None received
Planning Applications with a petition
Car Park, Cornwallis Street, Hastings (HS/FA/21/00851) PDF 523 KB
(S Wood, Assistant Planning Manager)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Application No
HS/FA/21/00851
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 22 objections received
Petition received. Council application on Council owned land.
A hard copy of 2 representations was circulated to members of the committee due to a technical error. Councillors were given time before the meeting started to read the representations and advised that the Assistant Planning Manager would address the issues raised in her presentation.
The Assistant Planning Manager presented this application for the erection of a hotel with ancillary ground floor restaurant, car parking, landscaping and all associated works. Two late comments have been submitted. One of objection relates to poor design and one of support for the new hotel and investment needed in this sector. Two comments have been re-instated (circulated as noted above). One related to cycle provision and the reliance on cycle parking at Hastings train station not being sufficient. It was pointed out that East Sussex County Council have no objections to this application and theHighway Department do note that the use of cycle storage at Hastings train station promotes multi model travel. The second comment relates to the Local Plan allocation for housing on this site. This is discussed in pages 49, 50 & 52 of the agenda.
An error in the report was highlighted by the Assistant Planning Manager regarding the amount of cycle stands and spaces. The correction is six cycle stands with twelve spaces.
The Assistant Planning Manager showed slides of a location plan, aerial view and photos of the car park as it is at this time. Slides were shown highlighting front and rear elevation and 3D views of the proposed hotel. The proposal is for an 84 bedroom hotel ranging from three to five storey high. This will provide 20 FTE jobs. There will be 33 car parking spaces on site. Eight of them will be electric vehicle charging points. The hotel will have a green roof and air source heat pump. The loss off the car park is already accepted in the Local Plan and the emerging Local Plan shows the site for a mixed use development being either housing or hotel led. Providing a hotel and restaurant in this location is in accordance with our adopted policy and also national policy. It's an appropriate Town Centre use as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework.
The petitioner Kira Brabenec addressed the committee, speaking on behalf of the local STAR Residents Association. She explained the previous plans for ten homes would be welcomed to help with the shortage of homes within the town centre. The group have two main objections to the hotel. One is the scale, character and community aesthetic. The scale of the building will impact on the light that can get to nearby properties. The Second is ecology and innovation. The building with 84 bedrooms will use more services that 10 family houses. Ground heat pumps ... view the full minutes text for item 322.
Planning Applications
The Stade Family Amusement Park, The Stade (HS/FA/21/00979) PDF 399 KB
(T Zulu, Principal Planning Officer)
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Minutes:
Proposal
Proposed removal of low-level walls.
Application No
HS/FA/21/00979
Conservation Area
Yes – Old Town
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 17 objections
The Principal Planning Officer presented this application for the removal of low-level walls. There is one update. A letter of objection received raising concerns regarding moving the kiosk, potential loss of pedestrian access and that the Foreshore Trust has failed to protect the public access. The Principal Planning Officer advised that these matters have been covered within the report and are not the substantive application which purely seeks to demolish the existing modern low level walls.
Slides were shown of the location plan, block plan, ariel pictures and photos of the low level walls. Drawings were shown showing the walls that would be removed.
An assessment explained the low level walls are of modern construction, and they only serve to define ride areas from the public realm. They do not contribute to the special character of the Conservation Area, and they also don't make any contribution to the setting of the listed buildings nearby and therefore their loss is found to be acceptable. As such the loss of the low level walls complies with policies. It should be noted that the application does not propose to make any changes to the existing pedestrian walkway and does not propose to make any changes to the existing railings.
Councillor Hilton as the Ward Councillor addressed the committee. She said that the land the amusement park sits on is held in trust for the common use, benefit and enjoyment of all Her Majesty's subjects The Coastal Users group is meant to be informed of all relevant planning applications on Foreshore Trust land and this application was only circulated on Monday at her prompting, only two days before the Planning Committee. Councillor Hilton expressed her concerns that once the wall is removed then rides may spill out onto the path and public access.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED (9 for 0 against and 1 abstention)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
BA2160.03, BA2160.04, BA2160.05C and BA2160.06.
3.
With the exception of internal works the building works required to carry out the development allowed by this permission must only be carried out within the following times:-
08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday
08.00 - 13.00 on Saturdays
No working on Sundays or Public Holidays.
4.
The existing railings shall be retained in their current form, and this decision shall not be construed as granting Planning Permission for alterations to, or removal of the railings.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
2.
For the avoidance of doubt ... view the full minutes text for item 324.
39-41 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea (HS/FA/21/00824) PDF 539 KB
(T Zulu, Principal Planning Officer)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Change of use of retail (E use class) into restaurant (E use class) and takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue system to rear, and new shop front.
Application No
HS/FA/21/00824
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 13 objections
The Planning Services Manager presented the Change of use of retail (E use class) into restaurant (E use class) and takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue system to rear, and new shop front.
There has been a change to informative 6 to state
“The applicant was advised to have a bin located to the front of the premises for people to put their litter in. The applicant doesn't own that land so the applicant is advised that to prevent undue littering on the pavement outside the premises, that staff should regularly check for litter and clear where necessary”.
Slides were shown of location plan, block plan and an aerial picture. Photographs of the front and rear of the application site were shown. A slide showing the rear elevation was shown including the extraction flue. There will be no consumption or selling of alcohol at the premises. Five car parking spaces are shown within the rear service yard, although there is opportunity for street parking nearby. The proposed opening hours are 8:00 AM to 11:00 Monday to Sunday. The Planning Services Manager explained that the takeaway use requires planning permission but not the restaurant. The Planning Service Manager noted that Environmental health has no objections.
Councillors asked if the delivery service could be completed from the rear of the site. suggested Condition 8 and Informative 7 were put forward. This is that take away food collected and delivered by the delivery services should be collected from the rear and not from the front of the building at anytime . Informative 7 states the applicant is advised that condition 8 does not refer to members of public visiting the takeaway.
Councillors asked regarding having bollards outside the front. The Planning Services Manager explained East Sussex Highways have no objections to the application and Highways have not required this to make the application acceptable in highway safety terms.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Sinden
RESOLVED (unanimously)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
056/P/21.01; 056/P/21.02; 056/P/21.03; 056/P/21.04; 056/P/21.05; 056/P/21.06; 056/P/21.07 and 056/P/21.08.
3.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
08:00 - 23:00 Monday - Sunday or Bank Holidays.
Any proposed changes to the above opening times shall be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority.
4.
Any waste and recycling shall be securely stored within the rear service yard of the building and taken to the closest collection point on the relevant collection day.
5.
There ... view the full minutes text for item 325.
Shop and Premises, 40-41 Queens Road, Hastings (HS/FA/21/00443) PDF 546 KB
(L Fletcher, Planning Officer)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Change of use of the ground floor unit of 40-41 Queens Road from a vacant pawnbrokers (E Class) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis).
Application No
HS/FA/21/00443
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 14 objections
Referred by Ward Councillor
The Planning Services Manager presented the application for a change of use of the ground floor unit of 40-41 Queens Road from a vacant pawnbrokers (E Class) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis).
Slides and drawings were shown of the proposed ground floor plan. No external alterations are proposed. The proposed opening hours are 24 hours, seven days a week. Complimentary refreshments and teas and coffees will be served to customers, but no alcohol served on the premises. A noise survey is required and with implementation of measures required by the noise survey. Environmental Health have no objections to the application.
Councillor Rogers as the Ward Councillor addressed the Committee. Castle Ward one is in the top 10% of the most deprived wards in the whole country and the 2nd withthe highest violent crime record in Sussex. National Planning Policy Framework item 8, Paragraph 92 B planning policies and decisions, should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places which are safe and accessible, so that crime and disorder and the fear of crime do not undermine the quality of life or community cohesion well. Councillor Rogers argued that this is exactly what this application is going to do. The application is not with in the Town Centre and is in a mixed usage area with residential properties above either side and behind the application site. The application will not have a positive impact on the area or residents. Councillor Rogers urged the Committee to refuse the application.
Councillors asked the Planning Services Manager regarding the condition regarding patrons smoking outside the front of the application site. The Planning Services Manager agreed that the condition would be unenforceable and should be removed.
Councillors asked regarding gambling addiction and what the applicant would do regarding this. The Planning Services Manager highlighted the applicant has robust measures in place to ensure vulnerable people are protected. This includes staff training, customer supervision, monitoring, interaction, reviewing source of funds, providing self-help tools.
Councillor Beaver proposed refusal of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Scott
The Planning Service Manager advised members that planning permission had been granted at appeal for a similar use at 11 Wellington Place and that any appeal against a refusal would likely be successful.
Refused (unanimously) for the following reason:-
The proposed development would create a level of noise and disturbance at late night and early morning that would be out of keeping with the quiet nature of the area at this time of day. As such the proposed development would be contrary to Policy DM6 of the Hastings Development Management Local Plan (2015). In addition, the proposal would result in a use type that would harmfully affect the more vulnerable residents of Hastings, specifically in ... view the full minutes text for item 326.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 207 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the report.
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